Welcome ZGoddess! We're very happy to have you here! We would LOVE to see pictures of your projects. A good number of us use photobucket to post our pictures. If you create an account and upload your photos to that site, then you can just click on the "http" tab under each picture and it will copy the link for you. Then you can paste it directly into your post. Hope that makes sense! I look forward to seeing your work!

Thanks, brandon - I was thinking that maybe he didn't realize it was a "forum" - He was from another state - working for the electric company - and he was really impressed with the fact that we could grow perennials, etc. and I explained how I learned. He may just type in "wintersowing" - but hopefully he will realize there is a forum to talk about it. Carrie

Lynn, Yes Bullfrogs are now part of AZ's wildlife, however that does not mean we should perpetuate the problem by transporting them to locations where they don't exist (e.g. from the river to your pond) in spite of how neat it is to see a frog in your backyard. Many people are working hard to remove Bullfrogs from various locations. ItÂs a shame to hear that their work is unknowingly becoming undone. Bullfrogs are an environmental disaster that is costing all of us in one way or another- that includes financially. Who do you think pays for the recovery of listed species like Leopard Frogs? You do, I do, we all do. Your comment "To each his own" is really inappropriate here. I certainly understand and appreciate the enjoyment that comes from your pond and creating your own mini-ecosystem. However I think we should all do so in a responsible manner. I also believe it is now illegal to transport Bullfrogs. Not only do Bullfrogs eat anything they can fit into their mouth, but they are also one of the most prolifically reproductive animals in the world. They are also amazingly mobile. A friend of mine who studied Bullfrogs has told me that in a single summer they can move up to 8 miles!! These three traits make bullfrogs a nearly indestructible predator. Please do think twice about bringing them home. I, and IÂm sure many others would dearly love to be able to visit places like the Salt River and see native aquatic species again. Today that just isnÂt possible. Sincerely, Tlaconete

jwink 246, I just have to ditto your sentiments. I just joined and I can't believe all the invaluable info that I have already read. It's great to know there are lots of BF crazies out there! tdog, I went to your blog and I didn't know about OE. I raise a lot of monarchs and in the past have had excellent results. But this summer, I'm seeing more of the larva die and I lost a pupating monarch this past week. I'd like to figure out what's going on. So, I may need to get the BF net and catch a couple of the monarchs laying eggs to see if they are OK. I also know I have a major predator problem--wasps. Your blog is great--I'm glad to see another teacher sharing the joy of BFs with her classes. I shared for years, and now that I'm retired, I am making myself available to go into classrooms as a BF resource person. Keep up the good work!! Congrats on your accomplishments. Sandy and Libby (my LC Chihuahua and gardening companion)